American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) 419 Adtemp User Manual
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HOW TO OPERATE:
Press down the control button to start the thermometer. A full display ensures that the
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LCD window is in good function.
The next display signals normal operation after internal safe testing is complete.
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Otherwise, alerts of a malfunction.
The ambient temperature or displays on window with °C or °F blinking. The
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thermometer is now ready for use. The thermometer will automatically shut-off in three
minutes.
Put the probe head under the tongue, under the arm, or in the rectum; according to the
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methods provided. (See Methods of Use).
When the thermometer completes its temperature reading, °C or °F stops blinking and the
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measured temperature displays on the LCD window with one series of beeps.
The thermometer prolongs its process of temperature taking for the next minute. After
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that, the measured temperature is fixed and shown on the LCD window until auto shut-
off in 9 minutes
When the measured temperature is above or below the measuring range, the LCD win-
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dow displays or .
HOW TO RECALL THE LAST TEMPERATURE:
Keep pressing the control button down for approximately 1.5 seconds. The last temperature
will be recalled on the LCD window with “M” flag appearing at the bottom right corner. i.e.
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METHODS OF USE:
NOTE: Before each usage, carefully cover thermometer
probe with enclosed sheath. (Figure 1)
AXILLARY MEASUREMENT: (approximately 15-25 sec-
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onds) Dry the armpit with a towel. Place probe head under the armpit,
close arm firmly. (Figure 2)
ORAL USE: (approximately 10-20 seconds) Place the probe head
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under the tongue. To assure the proper contact in mouth, (as indi-
cated by the “✔“, Figure 3), close mouth and breathe normally.
Opening the mouth or improper placement of the probe tip could re-
sult in a longer time for a reading. Instruct children not to bite down
on the probe.
RECTAL USE: (approximately 10-15 seconds) Lubricate the probe head
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with water-soluble jelly or petroleum jelly for an easier insertion. Then,
softly insert the probe head no more than a 1/2 inch or 1.3 cm into the rec-
tum. Do not force if resistance is encountered.
CHANGING THE BATTERY:
When the battery flag appears and blinks, it is time to change the battery.
Turn thermometer over, with the label side facing the user. Pull off end cover as shown
(Figure 4). Remove the used battery by using a non-metallic pointed object. Replace
with a new 1.5V LR41, AG3 battery Cathode side (-) up. Close cover securely.
37.0
°C
M
98.6
°F
M
(Figura 2)
(Figura 3)
(Figura 4)
(Figura 1)